Iain Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Anthony in NZ said: I know mate, I just can’t wait! Did you see the open cowl RR dart printed set a chap has done on fb? It looks stunning. I have asked (although it’s for a Viscount) if he might be interested in printing a special order of some in 1/32 for us. I saw that too - was going to ping you guys as I had exactly the same thought! Group is "Airliner hobby model world" https://www.facebook.com/groups/471475156211444/permalink/4304929599532628/ Iain LSP_Kevin, Out2gtcha, wunwinglow and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrotten Highlander Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Would be a nice addition to the kit, no? Iain and Anthony in NZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 I was going to open up the port engine and scratch-build a Dart - this would make it a lot easier! Iain Anthony in NZ and Troy Molitor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 He has replied saying he will message me 48 minutes ago, Landrotten Highlander said: Would be a nice addition to the kit, no? I am like Iain and was planning on opening up an engine cowl as well. So no this a separate thing and you have no need to worry if you don’t want one I’ll keep you all updated as I hear more on the upscale engine cheers Anthony Iain and Landrotten Highlander 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 He may also be able to sell these to Toshihiko's customers building in 1:72 and 1:48 too, for the Andover, 748 and NAMC YS-11 - so may be an opportunity for him? Iain Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrotten Highlander Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 22 minutes ago, Anthony in NZ said: He has replied saying he will message me I am like Iain and was planning on opening up an engine cowl as well. So no this a separate thing and you have no need to worry if you don’t want one I’ll keep you all updated as I hear more on the upscale engine cheers Anthony I too would like to open up one of the engine bays, hence my comment of having this would be a nice addition to the kit. Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 I think you guys are getting a bargain. CANicoll and Anthony in NZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Kagemusha said: I think you guys are getting a bargain. Ssssssh I think so too lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Bloody hell. That's not just a bargain, it's possibly an investment, as there will only be a few on the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrotten Highlander Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 6 hours ago, DeanKB said: Bloody hell. That's not just a bargain, it's possibly an investment, as there will only be a few on the planet. Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) Hi team I will email you as a group about this to let you know Ladislav has contacted me saying he can print this in 1/32 for us! 14hours to print and I think he said it was big at 189mm. We are looking at 90GBP for a one off (not sure if more are cheaper) plus 25 for the cowls. I will have to check and see how different the Viscount cowls are... Cheers Anthony Edited March 27, 2020 by Anthony in NZ add photos Derek B, Iain, Landrotten Highlander and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 Initial research seems to show them as very very similar, if not the same. Will keep studying from home here (under lockdown) as I will have full access to a Viscount to take measurements and study as well as the Andover at RNZAF Museum to compare. But that's not happening for 4 weeks now Iain, Landrotten Highlander and mozart 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 My understanding was they were the same as the Dart was a 'power egg' type application and, therefore, the same from the rear of 'Zone 2' forward - but don't quote me on that! Possibly some difference on the bottom of the four cowl panels where the fairing ahead of the undercarriage bay abuts? Don't want to commit to copies of Ladislav's engines just yet - until I know how much Toshihiko's mouldings have cost - including any import costs... But very kind of him to offer! Iain Anthony in NZ and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Very cool on the open turbo prop! That is the cost of a fairly nice whole 1/32nd kit at £115/$140 USD and seems like it would be a hard thing to justify.............but the heart wants what the heart wants! Ive spent some crazy numbers on a model or two, so really no room for me to talk. Anthony in NZ and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Out2gtcha said: Very cool on the open turbo prop! That is the cost of a fairly nice whole 1/32nd kit at £115/$140 USD and seems like it would be a hard thing to justify.............but the heart wants what the heart wants! Ive spent some crazy numbers on a model or two, so really no room for me to talk. I know mate.....I am testimony to this being a disorder of some sort! Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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